Does your child also ask the name of new animals they see on TV, in the newspapers, in magazines or when you visit a zoo? Well, it’s time to teach your little one the name of some animals. To make it easy for your child to learn the name of animals, you must teach them the names of animals with each letter of the alphabet.
Below we have covered animal names starting with “J” in English for kids. We have also added a little information about these animals for your children to remember the name of these animals.
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Let’s take a look at the “J” animal name for preschoolers.
List Of Common Animals That Start With ‘J’
It’s not easy for children to remember all “J” letter animal names. That is why we have made a list of some common animal names that start with the letter “J” with a short description. Let’s take a look at it.
1. Jackal
Jackals are omnivorous animals. This animal looks like a cross between a German shepherd and a fox. Jackals have a small face like a fox, delicate legs and fluffy tails, and German shepherd’s long, alert ears.
2. Jellyfish
Jellyfishes are popular water animals that can be seen in almost every ocean. The bodies of jellyfish are mostly made of water.
3. Jaguar
Jaguars are the biggest feline on the American continent. The animal is stronger and more muscular than a leopard but is known for its agility. The Jaguar’s fur is tan or orange with black spots that are known as “rosettes”.
4. Jack Rabbit
Jack Rabbits are dull greyish-brown in colour, which helps them to blend in with the surroundings. This herbivore animal has scent glands near its tail to mark its territory. They can run at a speed of approx 40 miles per hour.
5. Jaguarundi
It’s a wild cat found in the marshes and wetlands of South and Central America. Jaguarundi cat is also known as Otter cat because of its affinity to water bodies.
6. Japanese Macaque
Japanese macaque can be found in the colder regions of Japan. They are also known as the snow monkey, as they have a thick coat that protects them from frigid temperatures and a red human-like face.
7. Javan Langur
Javan Langurs can be found on the islands of Indonesia. They take a herbivorous diet of plant material but also eat insect larvae.
8. Jerboa
The animal is a tiny rodent found in Asia and Northern Africa. Jerboa’s have long ears and tails and large hind legs. They look like little kangaroos and also move via hopping like them.
Other Animals With Letter ‘J’
Now that your little one knows the name of some common “J” alphabet animals names, it’s time to teach them with the name of some more animals with “J”. Below, we have shared the name of some animals to teach your child.
- Junglefowl
- Jack Russel
- Juniper Vole
- Javan Tree Shrew
- John Dory
- Jungle Cat
- Javan Pig
- Javan Rhinoceros
- Japanese Chin
- Japanese Macaque
- Jay
- Jungle Carpet Python
Hope your little one had a fun time learning about animal names with “J”.
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